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Thousands gather for global anti-Trump protests
Feb 13, 2017 02:47Thousands of people have taken part in global protests against US President Donald Trump’s policies.
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Okinawa demos rage on amid US base relocation
Feb 07, 2017 12:08Japanese police have scuffled for the second day in a row with protesters demonstrating against the relocation of a US military base in the southern island of Okinawa.
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Japan hopes for 'unwavering alliance' with US under Trump
Feb 03, 2017 15:40Japan's prime minister says Tokyo is committed to boosting ties with Washington, highlighting hopes of the creation of an "unwavering alliance" with the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump.
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Iran sees oil refining megadeals with Japan, China soon
Feb 01, 2017 10:46Iran expects to sign its biggest oil refining contracts worth $8.6 billion with a number of Japanese, Chinese and Korean companies this month or later, a minister said on Wednesday.
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Viber allows free international calls to countries affected by Trump immigration ban
Jan 31, 2017 13:00Companies have been outspoken about President Donald Trump’s executive order that prevents refugees and travelers from seven countries to enter the United States.
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Iran exports major condensate cargo to Japan
Jan 27, 2017 10:47Iran says it has started exporting condensate – a form of ultra light oil - from two newly launched phases of its giant South Pars gas field to Japan.
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Japanese prime minister visits Philippines to boost ties
Jan 12, 2017 10:20Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in the Philippines for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties.
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Japan mulling law to allow emperor to quit: Reports
Jan 11, 2017 06:19The Japanese government is reportedly planning to replace Emperor Akihito with his eldest son in two years as it works on a legal framework for the first abdication of emperorship in two centuries.
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Japan recalls envoy to South Korea over contentious statue
Jan 06, 2017 11:38Japan has recalled its ambassador to Seoul in protest at the placing of a controversial statue representing victims of wartime sex slaves outside its consulate in the South Korean port city of Busan.
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Iran says Inpex tipped to win Azadegan
Jan 05, 2017 10:54Japan's largest oil and gas exploration and production company is reportedly trying to win a contract over the development of a major oil project in Iran that it abandoned in 2010.